Sensor Enabled Smart Wearable for Hazard Detection

Coal mining safety has been a longstanding concern, underscored by the alarming toll of worker fatalities. The hazardous nature of coal mining operations exposes workers to multiple risks, including carbon monoxide exposure and temperature fluctuations. To overcome these challenges, this study has developed a new model powered by an ESP8266 and sensors such as a gas detector, temperature sensor, and accelerometer. The proposed model proactively prioritizes worker wellbeing by identifying risks such as carbon monoxide, environmental changes, and fall detection. The developed device also includes a responsive buzzer and Telegram update to the user's mobile, ensuring a rapid emergency action. Verilog code has been methodically created for future FPGA deployment; it is now used as a preliminary step. The code's strategic design predicts optimal sensor data processing and takes advantage of the parallel processing capabilities inherent in FPGA architecture, resulting in faster real-time responses.